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綠匯學苑」（舊大埔警署）正式開幕 the Green Hub (Old Tai Po Police Station) Officially Launched Issue No.45 December 2015 大包米訊號塔、馬場先難友紀念碑和 西營盤舊精神病院立面列為法定古蹟 Blackhead Point Signal Tower, Race Course Fire Memorial and Façade of the Old Mental Hospital at Sai Ying Pun Declared Monuments 府於2015年10月23日宣佈，古物事務監 根據《古物及古蹟條例》，將尖沙咀大包米訊號塔、掃桿埔馬場先難友紀念碑和西營盤舊 政精神病院立面列為法定古蹟，令本港法定古蹟的數目增至督 111。 he Government announced on 23 October 2015 that, under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance, the Antiquities Authority had Tdeclared the Signal Tower at Blackhead Point, Tsim Sha Tsui, the Race Course Fire Memorial at So Kon Po and the façade of the Old Mental Hospital in Sai Ying Pun as monuments, bringing the total number of declared monuments to 111. 尖沙咀大包米訊號塔 Blackhead Point Signal Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui 歷史價值：訊號塔於1907年由香港天文台興建，以擺放原來置於 近前水警總部圓屋內的時間球， 是本港兩座專為向海員和市民準確報時而興建的建築物之一。原本樓高三層的訊號塔於附 1927年加建 一層，使其不致被周邊高樓遮蔽。訊號塔內的時間球自1908年起提供報時服務，直至1933年止。訊號 塔現已成為訊號山花園的獨特標誌。 建築價值：帶有濃厚的古典巴洛克色彩，並加入當時流行的愛德華式裝飾特色，以紅磚配上淺色石構件 保持原貌程度：大部份原有的建築文物特色和裝飾石件均保存完好，包括檐口、雕有楣飾的入口及 「吉布斯飾邊」的窗戶等 罕有程度：本港歷來兩座專為放置時間球而建的建築物之一 ；本港罕有的愛德華巴洛克式建築 社會價值：輔助海員航行，並準確發出報時訊號 組合價值：與前水警總部圓屋和香港天文台一同見證香港19世紀報時服務的發展 Historical Interest: The Signal Tower was built in 1907 by the Hong Kong Observatory to house a time-ball apparatus that was previously located in the nearby Round House of the Former Marine Police Headquarters. It was one of two buildings constructed in Hong Kong for signalling accurate time to mariners and the public. In 1927, a new level was added to the three-storey tower to enhance its visibility. The timeball service at the tower commenced in 1908 and ceased in 1933. Signal Tower has become a unique landmark of Signal Hill Garden. Architectural Merits: A heavy classical Baroque design incorporating popular Edwardian decorative features of the time, which combined red brickwork with contrasting lighter colour stone architectural features. Authenticity: Most of its original architectural heritage assets and decorative masonry features, such as moulded cornices, pedimented entrance, and windows with “Gibbs surrounds”, are intact. Rarity: One of the only two purpose-built structures in Hong Kong equipped with a time-ball device; rare example in the city of fine designed Edwardian Baroque architecture. Social Value: Offered navigational aid for mariners and precise time signal. Group Value: Closely connected with the Round House of the Former Marine Police Headquarters and the Hong Kong Observatory, testifying Hong Kong’s 19th century time service. 1 掃桿埔馬場先難友紀念碑 Race Course Fire Memorial at So Kon Po 歷史價值：馬場先難友紀念碑是本港唯一為悼念1918年2月26日跑馬地馬場 大火遇難者而建的紀念碑。事故導致華洋遇難者超過600人，災後經東華醫院 統籌及由民間募集經費，於1922年興建此紀念碑。 建築價值：頂層地台建有兩個涼亭，中層地台中央為紀念牌樓，底層地台 建有一對化寶塔，地台 部以花崗石條鋪砌；糅合西方古典建築與傳統中式 建築的元素 全 保持原貌程度：紀念碑及相關構築物基本上仍保持原貌 罕有程度：本港唯一為悼念馬場大火慘劇而建的紀念碑 社會價值：體現民間、東華醫院、政府三方即時大力賑災的行動 組合價值：與跑馬地馬場及 近的東華東院在歷史和社會意義上關係緊密 附 Historical Interest: The Race Course Fire Memorial is the only memorial in Hong Kong dedicated to the victims who died in the tragic Race Course Fire on 26 February 1918 at the Racecourse in Happy Valley. The fire claimed more than 600 lives of various nationalities. Organised by Tung Wah Hospital and with public donations, the Memorial was erected in 1922. Architectural Merits: Consists of two pavilions on the topmost terrace, the central Memorial Arch on the middle terrace and a pair of Pagodas built on the lowest terrace, with each terrace paved with granite slabs; combining Western classical and traditional Chinese architectural elements. Authenticity: The memorial site and structures are virtually in their original condition. Rarity: The only memorial in Hong Kong commemorating this tragic Race Course Fire. Social Value: Demonstrates generous and immediate response by the public, Tung Wah Hospital and the Government to a disaster-relief project. Group Value: Strong historical and social connection with Happy Valley Racecourse and nearby Tung Wah Eastern Hospital. 西營盤舊精神病院立面 Façade of the Old Mental Hospital in Sai Ying Pun 歷史價值：舊精神病院於1892年落成，最初用作國家醫院人員住所。大樓 於1939年至1961年期間用作精神病院女病房，以解決東邊街精神病院的人滿 之患。1961年，大樓改為日間精神科門診部，直至1971年開始空置，其後於 1998年改建為西營盤社區綜合大樓，並保留了極為罕有的花崗石立面。 建築價值：大量採用早期巴洛克式細節，包括寬闊的拱形遊廊和立面下方的 粗琢花崗石塊 保持原貌程度：至今仍保持花崗石立面原貌 罕有程度：立面歷史悠久，見證香港精神科醫療服務發展；罕有的早期巴洛 克式建築 社會價值：本地居民稱為「舊精神病院」及「高街鬼屋」，是西環著名地標 組合價值：與高街沿路的中低層建築和諧協調；為西營盤醫院歷史建築群中 的重要部分 Historical Interest: The Old Mental Hospital was originally constructed as the Medical Staff Quarters of the Government Civil Hospital in 1892. The building served as the wards for the mentally-ill female patients from 1939 to 1961, in order to ease over-crowding at the Mental Hospital at Eastern Street. The building was converted into an out-patient clinic for the mentally-ill in 1961 and used until 1971 when it was vacated. In 1998, it was redeveloped into the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, with its exceptional granite façade keeping intact. Architectural Merits: Heavy early-Baroque features, such as wide arched verandah and lower level of rusticated granite blocks. Authenticity: Granite façade remains authentic. Rarity: One of the oldest surviving structures in Hong Kong testifying to the development of mental care services in Hong Kong; this style of early Baroque architecture is rare in Hong Kong. Social Value: Locally known as the “Old Mental Hospital” and the “High Street Haunted House”, and a well-known landmark in Western District. Group Value: Harmonises with the low-medium rise buildings along High Street; key element in the historic Sai Ying Pun hospital ensemble. 有關三個法定古蹟的詳情，請瀏覽發展局文物保育網站： http://www.heritage.gov.hk Information on the three monuments is available on the heritage conservation website of the Development Bureau: http://www.heritage.gov.hk 2 「綠匯學苑」（舊大埔警署）正式開幕 The Green Hub (Old Tai Po Police Station) Officially Launched 綠匯學苑」屬一級歷史建築，建於1899年， 「前身為舊大埔警署。在第二期「活化歷史建 築伙伴計劃」下，發展局與嘉道理農場暨植物 園合作，將該歷史建築活化成「綠匯學苑」。 「綠匯學苑」於2015年11月6日舉行開幕典禮， 正式向公眾開放。 當日的主禮嘉賓包括香港特別行政區行政長官梁 振英先生、發展局局長陳茂波先生、活化歷史建 築諮詢委員會主席陳智思先生、嘉道理農場暨植 物園公司董事白理桃先生，以及嘉道理農場暨植 物園公司執行董事薄安哲先生。 行政長官致辭時指，「綠匯學苑」活化項目充份 利用舊大埔警署的歷史價值及建築特色，以及大 埔的豐富文化及生態資源，將項目活化成一個屬 於香港的生態地標。他期望日後有更多活化項目 能為歷史建築、地方及社區注入生命力。 另一主禮嘉賓白理桃先生於歡迎辭中表示，「綠匯 學苑」有助社區實現與大自然和諧並存的目 標。他說：「該項目不僅會在本地層面推廣永續 生活方式，長遠亦為整個地區的可持續發展帶來 新視野與內涵。」 截至2015年11月30日，「綠匯學苑」已吸引逾 14,000名訪客。 he Green Hub is a Grade I Historic Building that was built in 1899 Tand originally served as the Old Tai Po Police Station. Under Batch II of the “Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme”, the Development Bureau has collaborated with Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) to transform the heritage site into the Green Hub. The opening ceremony took place on 6 November 2015 and the site is now open to the public. Officiating guests at the ceremony included Mr CY Leung, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Mr Paul Chan, Secretary for Development; Mr Bernard Chan, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Revitalisation of Historic Buildings; Mr Ruy Barretto S. C., Board Member of KFBG, and Mr Andy Brown, Executive Director of KFBG. In his speech, the Chief Executive said the revitalisation would transform the Old Tai Po Police Station into an ecological landmark for Hong Kong. The revitalisation takes advantage of its historic and architectural value and uses Tai Po’s rich cultural and ecological resources for a meaningful cause. He hoped to see more revitalisation projects bringing life to the historic buildings, neighbourhood and community. Another officiating guest, Mr Barretto, said the Green Hub would serve to meet the community’s need to harmonise its relationship with the environment. “This project will not only enhance sustainable living at the local level but in the long run also play a regional role in creating a new dimension and depth for sustainable development,” he added. As of 30 November 2015, the Green Hub has attracted more than 14,000 visitors. 3 富有歷史、建築及生態價值的園地 A Site of Rich Historical, Architectural and Ecological Values 歷史價值 Historical Merits · 原址為新界首間警署，據說亦是英國 · This was the first police station built in the New Territories. It is said to be the 在1899年正式接管新界時舉行國旗升 site where the British flag-raising ceremony took place, marking the official 旗典禮的地點 British takeover of the New Territories in 1899. · 直至1949年，該址一直用作新界警察 · The site was used as the police headquarters of the New Territories until 1949 總部，其後於1949年至1987年期間 and then used by different sections of the Police Force until 1987. 用作不同警務的辦事處 Architectural Merits 建築價值 · Built with a utilitarian approach reflecting the humble nature of the compound. · 採用實用主義的建築風格 · Typical architecture of the Colonial period with western-styled features · 帶有典型殖民時期的建築特色，部份 incorporated to adapt to Hong Kong’s hot and humid climate. 建築細節專為適應香港潮濕炎熱氣候 而設計 · Historic features have been retained, including entrance guard post, flagpole and cannon rest, verandah, fireplaces and chimneys, Chinese styled pitched · 保留原有的建築特色，包括保安崗亭、 roof, Dutch gable, cell units, armory, and timber roof structure. 旗桿和炮臺、遊廊、壁爐和煙囪、 中式金字屋頂、荷蘭式山牆、羈留 Ecological Merits 所、槍房，以及屋頂的木橡和桁樑 · The hub’s activities have been carefully planned to minimise disturbance to the Old and Valuable Trees (e.g. Camphor Tree at the entrance and Chinese 生態價值 Banyan), other mature trees on site and the Tai Po Egretry. · 所舉辦活動經過仔細計劃，以減低 對古樹名木（包括位於正門的樟， 以及細葉榕）、其他大樹及其 近鷺 鳥林的 擾 附 滋 探索「綠匯學苑」Experience the Green Hub 一系列推廣永續及低碳生活方式的 A range of programmes are in place to promote sustainable and low-carbon living, 活動，當中包括： including: · 慧食堂：奉行素食，並採用本地 · Eat Well Canteen: Offers meals with the smallest footprint by serving only 食材，致力以最低生態足印營運 vegetarian dishes and local ingredients. · 社區互助店：與提倡永續生活概念的 · Co-op shop: Works closely with
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